Slipknot’s Sid Wilson Hospitalized With Burns, ‘I Do Know Better’
Slipknot’s Sid Wilson was injured right now in an “accident” stemming from what the musician stated was the “leftovers” of a bonfire whereas he was “working on the farm.”
In the primary of two video updates, Wilson described the occasion as an “explosion,” as he was being handled for burns in a hospital.
Statement From Slipknot
After Wilson shared his first video, informing followers he sustained burns however providing little or no particulars, Slipknot shared an announcement confirming their bandmate had been in an accident.
The group, who’ve been out celebrating the twenty fifth anniversary of their debut album on tour, additionally reassured followers that Wilson shall be again onstage at their subsequent present at Rocklahoma on Sept. 1.
See the total assertion under.
Our brother Sid Wilson was in an accident right now and sustained burns throughout his physique. He’s recovering together with his household and can nonetheless be a part of us on stage at Rocklahoma subsequent weekend. He thanks everybody for the effectively needs, and can see you all quickly.
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Sid Wilson Posts Video
“I had an explosion in my face. I’m okay. I’m gonna be okay but I did have some serious burns to my face and arms,” Wilson says in a video that was shared on Instagram and brought from inside a hospital.
He stated they took X-rays of his chest and that he was “singed everywhere.”
“My eyebrows are singed. My mouth is blistered. My arms [are burnt] pretty bad — both my arms,” Wilson explains, easing fear when saying, “I’m gonna be alright, you guys and I don’t care what it takes, I will see you on tour.”
“I’m allergic to fire apparently,” he jokes, in first rate spirits all issues thought-about.
A child is heard off digital camera, which Wilson acknowledges with a time period of endearment, suggesting his son Sidney and companion Kelly Osbourne are close by him.
In a second video, Wilson is being transported to a “better facility because they have a better burn place there,” noting the worst burns he suffered are on his arms.
“They’re going to shave my head, so say goodbye to the long hair,” he additionally says, later reassuring followers, “If I’m on here talking to you the way I am, it’s not terrible.”
“I will say, I do know better,” he confesses, reluctant to talk in particular phrases, “So, everyone out there, be really safe when you’re messing with fire. [It’s] something I’ve dealt with tons of times. Of course, the one time I second guessed and go, ‘Oh, I’ll be all right…” he trails off.
Later within the video, Wilson alludes to a “bonfire,” saying that he had already sustained burns.
“There were some leftovers and I got a little whoosh fire,” he reveals. “It was not from a show, [it was from] out working on the farm.”
Watch the total 13-minute video under.
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